Congratulations to our Elementary Band and Junior Band students who competed at the Toronto Kiwanis Music Festival this March and won GOLD!
A Band Program in Downtown Toronto
Elementary Band
For elementary and middle-school children at the beginner level.
Junior Band
For elementary and middle-school children with some playing experience.
RCS Bands and Band Enrichment Program
The Royal Conservatory School is continuing to expand its Band Program. For the 2017-18 Acaedmic Year we are excited to introduce a new Junior Band for students with 2 to 3 years of playing experience.
Learn a band instrument in an engaging and fun musical setting. Students may choose from flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion.
ELEMENTARY BAND
Fee: $1,050
30-week Band Program
- Weekly one-hour sectional classes (28 weeks)
- Weekly 1-hour band rehearsal (28 weeks)
- One theory class per month + theory app
- Two individual lessons*
- Two concerts + Koerner Hall Showcase at annual Wide Open House event (June 24, 2018)
JUNIOR BAND
Fee: $1,225
30-week Band Program
- Weekly one-hour sectional classes (20 weeks)
- Weekly 1.5-hour band rehearsal (28 weeks)
- One theory class per month + theory app
- Six individual lessons*
- Two concerts + Koerner Hall Showcase at annual Wide Open House event (June 24, 2018)
*Option to add on individual lessons
NOTE: To determine your playing level check the RCM Syllabus for your instrument or contact an RCS Student Services Representative to set up a trial lesson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the frequently asked questions about our Band Program. For further information read our interview with Band Director Les Dobbin.
How do I choose between Elementary Band and Junior Band?
Students with 0-1 year of playing experience should join Elementary Band. Students with 2-3 years playing experience should join Junior Band. Most students who took band with us this year should proceed to Junior Band.
My student is serious about his/her instrument and would like to get the most out of their experience at RCS. What do you recommend?
We recommend BEPlus, our premium band program that includes 28 weekly lessons, band rehearsals, sectionals, theory classes, and exams.
Can students take lessons without taking band?
We encourage students studying winds, brass, and percussion to take band if they are in Levels Prep through Level 4. When students enroll in the Band Program – it is a package – they may add on lessons if they desire to do so. We have two main options for add-on lessons: 14 weeks and 28 weeks. That said, students who opt not to take Band may still take individual lessons under our BEP Program.
Are instrument rentals provided free this year?
At this point we cannot guarantee that instrument rental will be free for the 2017-18 Academic Year. We have applied for grants in order to do so but don’t have that information just yet!
Meet Our Band Faculty!
